1976 Topps #588 Kevin Kobel
About Kevin Kobel
The Brewers recalled Kobel in September 1976, his second September call-up, after arm trouble had held him to 30 innings at Triple-A Sacramento in 1975. He pitched three times in relief, going 0-1 with an 11.25 ERA over 4 innings, his last games for Milwaukee. His #588 card lists him with the Brewers.
Kevin Kobel was a left-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets from 1973 to 1980. A Buffalo native, he was taken in the 11th round of the 1971 draft out of Saint Francis High School in Athol Springs. He debuted on September 8, 1973, a month before his 20th birthday, and is the only pitcher in Brewers history to debut as a teenager. His one full big-league year in Milwaukee came in 1974, when he went 6-14 with a 3.99 ERA. Arm trouble then sent him through the Brewers' farm system, and after a 1977 in the minors the Mets bought his contract. He pitched in New York in 1978, 1979 and 1980, going 12-18 with a 3.58 ERA. The Mets traded him to the Kansas City Royals on June 17, 1980, and he finished in the minors and the Mexican League. His major league line was 18-34 with a 3.88 ERA in 115 games.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 106 | 7 | 52 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SGC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Data as of 2026-10-19. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1976 Topps #588 card?
It is card #588 of the 660-card 1976 Topps Baseball set, picturing Kevin Kobel of the Milwaukee Brewers.
How many cards are in the 1976 Topps Baseball set?
660 cards, numbered 1 through 660 with none skipped and printed in equal quantities as a single series. No card carries a catalogued print variation, so the base set and the master set are the same 660 cards.
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